The FGDP(UK) currently publishes five books of clinical standards for general practice. More details are given below. All five books are available as a set for the discount price of £100 for FGDP(UK) members, and £125 for non-members.
Standards in Dentistry is a comprehensive collection of all previous standards and guidelines in oral healthcare, covering both primary and secondary care. It is accompanied by the web-based Guidelines for Structure and Process in Dental Practice, and all purchasers receive regular updates.
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Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography is one of the leading texts on indications for radiographic investigation, covering guidelines on treatment planning and monitoring, ionising radiation regulations, and best practice.
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Clinical Examination and Record-Keeping provides a reference guide to record-keeping and examination, including history-taking, consent, confidentiality, data protection, and more. Now in its second edition (published September 2009), the book also includes a series of extensive appendices, including charting notes and template forms, and a series of scenarios to put the guidance into context.
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Adult Antimicrobial Prescribing in Primary Dental Care for General Dental Practitioners is designed to help general dental practitioners with prescribing antimicrobial agents in the primary care setting. Designed to complement, rather than replace, the Dental Practitioner's Formulary, the guidance gives clear, simple and practical advice on when to prescribe, what to prescribe, for how long and in what dose.
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Guidance for the Management of Natural Rubber Latex Allergy in Dental Patients and Dental Healthcare Workers provides guidance on management and prevention of latex allergy, together with protocols for referral. A series of appendices also give advice on the latex content of dental materials and non-latex alternatives.
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